The Spa at The Lodge at Vail, A RockResort

"It's got some great features -- an on-site spa, a huge, modern 24-hour fitness center, two outdoor pools and six Jacuzzis -- but it is an older building and in need of some updating"

"If you happen to overdo it on the slopes, the full-service RockResorts Spa eases muscle aches with a menu of massages and body treatments; and the updated outdoor pool/hot tub area beckons visitors to unwind with fire pits and a gas fireplace"

"While proximity to the slopes is a major plus (the ski lift is just feet from the door), there’s enough cozy luxury indoors to tempt you off the mountain early—the spa on its own, with steam rooms, saunas, and whirlpools galore as well as a fireside soaking tub for two, is worth at least an afternoon"

"The recently opened spa is where you'll want to head after either to indulge in an expertly-delivered massage"